PPT-Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Heart Failure

Avishag LaishFarkash MD PhD Director EP and Pacing Unit Assuta Ashdod University MC BenGurion University of the Negev AF and HF the related twin epidemics of CVD AF is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. John M Mandrola, MD, Vicky A Swift, APRN, Kathryn Grace Thorne, MS, Sean . Kettring. , David E Mann, MD. Baptist Hospital East, Louisville, KY. .. No Author has any disclosures.  . Abstract. Introduction. Buttu. A.. 1. , Van . Zaen. J.. 1. , . Viso. A.. 1. , . Forclaz. A.. 2. , Pascale P.. 2. , Narayan S.. 3. , . Vesin. J.. 1. , . Pruvot. E.. 2. 1. Applied Signal Processing Group, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology EPFL, Lausanne – Switzerland. Journal Club . October 21,2015. Kathleen McNamara, . PharmD. Stroke Risk Calculation. Which tool do you most typically use to evaluate stroke . risk for patients with a fib? . CHADS2 score. CHADS2-VASc. Martha Drake MS, FNP-BC. Chicago Heart and Vascular Consultants, LTD. Purdue Northwest Doctorate of Nursing Program. Learning Objectives. Discuss the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the population. Mary N. Healy, MS, ARNP-BC. Heart & Vascular Center of Sarasota. OBJECTIVES. Define the difference between paroxysmal and persistent Atrial Fibrillation. State the CVA risk per year of a 68 . yr. . John Windle MD October 18, 2013. Professor and Chief of Cardiology. University of Nebraska Medical Center. “Ha . ha. . ha. , Biff. Guess what? After we go to the drugstore and the post office, . Con.. Amr Kamal, M.D. Alexandria Main University Hospital. Alexandria- Egypt. ECRA 2010. General Rules . In order to consider AF ablation as a first line therapy, we should have clear and evidence based answers for the following 5 questions:. Overview . Definition and epidemiology. Symptoms. Tests/Evaluations. Complications. Treatment. Effects on exercise. Medications effect on exercise. Effects of training. Exercise prescription. Definition. <1% of individuals aged 60 to 65 years . 8% to 10% of individuals aged >80 years . Men more than women . White persons more than black persons. Presence and severity of underlying heart disease increases risk . & Minimally Invasive Cox Maze Procedure If you have atrial fibrillation, also called AF, your doctor may discuss several treatment options with you. These options may include surgery. Advanced sur Carlos Calle-Muller, MD. Cardiac Electrophysiology. 734-855-9448. Objectives. To recognize the risks for patients with atrial fibrillation. To familiarize with the management of atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia . Analyses Using CMS data. Susan R. Heckbert, MD, PhD. University of Washington. Analyses using CMS data. Methods. Strengths & limitations. Application in MESA. Applications outside . MESA. Medicare 5% sample, 100% sample. Maclennan D, Bartlett S, Cassels A, McBain I, Tompkins K, . Mcauley. S, . Cvoro. V; Ward 42, Victoria Hospital, Hayfield road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5AH e-mail: david.maclennan@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk. abstract. Edit: October 2018. Content. Why treat Atrial Fibrillation (. AFib. )?. How does concomitant . AFib. therapy benefit your patients?. Who can benefit from concomitant . AFib. therapy? . Concomitant .